Convert board foot to cubic foot
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cubic foot [ft^3], or Convert cubic foot to board foot.
1 FBM = 0.0833333327448 ft^3. To convert board foot to cubic foot, multiply the value by 0.0833333327448; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft^3 = 12.0000000848 FBM). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 FBM = 0.0833333327448 ft^3
- 1 ft^3 = 12.0000000848 FBM
- 10 FBM = 0.833333327448 ft^3
- 100 FBM = 8.33333327448 ft^3
How to Convert Board Foot to Cubic Foot
1 FBM = 0.0833333327447555 ft^3
Example: convert 15 FBM to ft^3:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.0833333327447555 ft^3 = 1.24999999117133 ft^3
Board Foot to Cubic Foot Conversion Table
| board foot | cubic foot |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 0.0833333327448 ft^3 |
| 2 FBM | 0.16666666549 ft^3 |
| 3 FBM | 0.249999998234 ft^3 |
| 5 FBM | 0.416666663724 ft^3 |
| 10 FBM | 0.833333327448 ft^3 |
| 20 FBM | 1.6666666549 ft^3 |
| 50 FBM | 4.16666663724 ft^3 |
| 100 FBM | 8.33333327448 ft^3 |
| 500 FBM | 41.6666663724 ft^3 |
| 1000 FBM | 83.3333327448 ft^3 |
Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 board foot in cubic foot?
1 board foot (FBM) = 0.0833333327448 cubic foot (ft^3).
How do you convert board foot to cubic foot?
Multiply the board foot value by 0.0833333327448. For example, 25 FBM × 0.0833333327448 = 2.08333331862 ft^3.
What is 10 board foot in cubic foot?
10 FBM = 0.833333327448 ft^3.
Which unit is larger, the board foot or the cubic foot?
The cubic foot is the larger unit: 1 FBM equals only 0.0833333327448 ft^3.